PGL has announced a new Tier 1 program for Counter-Strike 2 with over$22 million USD in funding across 2027 and 2028, promising at least six major events per year.
The Bucharest-based tournament organizer confirmed that all events in the program will be LAN tournaments, aiming to uphold the highest standards of competitive integrity, production quality, and tournament operations.
“This long-term commitment provides stability in an increasingly competitive esports landscape, offering teams clear planning visibility across two full seasons,” PGL said in a statement. “By locking in a structured calendar and guaranteed financial framework, PGL enables organizations to build sustainable rosters, secure partnerships, and invest confidently in long-term development.”
Prize Pool and Revenue Distribution
In the official blog post, PGL states that they will allocate at least $11 million USD annually across prize pools and team incentives, with $6 million distributed to teams and players based on their event performances (with full VRS impact), $2.2 million in VRS invite bonuses, and $2.8 million per year in viewership incentives.
For each calendar year, PGL will guarantee $6 million in player compensation, split evenly between players and clubs. $3 million will be awarded as prize money to players, while the remaining $3 million will be distributed to participating clubs, with payouts determined by each event’s results.
Additionally, PGL will provide separate compensation packages for participating organizations, totaling $5 million USD a year. This includes the $2.2 million in VRS invite bonuses and $2.8 million distributed annually as viewership incentives.
Six Tier-1 Events Per Year
Starting in 2027, PGL will organize at least six major CS2 events per year.
The tournament organizer has already disclosed the event schedule for the 2027 competitive calendar:
- PGL Event #1: January 17-24 (Schengen)
- PGL Event #2: February 13-21 (Schengen)
- PGL Event #3: March 19-28 (TBD)
- PGL Event #4: April 16-25 (TBD)
- PGL Event #5: September 3-12 (TBD)
- PGL Event #6: October 8-17 (TBD)
While the full event schedule for 2028 has yet to be revealed, the first tournament of the year has been announced by the organizers:
- PGL Event #1: January 14-24 (Schengen)
PGL is expected to reveal further details about the events, as well as any additional tournaments, in the near future.